Senate Bill 4929
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4929
Congress
116
Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Agriculture and Food
Primary focus of measure is agricultural practices; agricultural prices and marketing; agricultural education; food assistance or nutrition programs; food industry, supply, and safety; aquaculture; horticulture and plants. Measures concerning international trade in agricultural products may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2020
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide a variety of assistance to address historical discrimination and disparities within USDA programs and the agricultural sector, including by providing land grants to Black farmers and assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers, and groups.
November 30, 2020
11/30/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
11/30/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:09 PM